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Merring Family History

Merring Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merrin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merring family from?

You can see how Merring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Merring families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Merring's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Merring families in 1911.
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What did your Merring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merring. 43% of Merring men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Merring women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merring were Gardener and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Merring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merring census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 294 immigration records available for the last name Merring. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Merring. For the veterans among your Merring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merring lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Merring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merring in 1960 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merring ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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